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Weather & Climate in Pedernales, Dominican Republic
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pedernales has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 280 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
75°F Jan (24°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 78.1°F |
| 45% above US avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 1,311.5 sq mi (3,396.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0356°N, 71.7467°W |
| Timezone | America/Santo_Domingo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
186 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 12, 2010 | 10 km SE of Léogâne, Haiti | M7.0 | 98 km | 13 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M6.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2010 | 4 km ESE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.9 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 1992 | 30 km SSW of Sabana Buey, Dominican Republic | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 5 km SE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 1 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 5, 2012 | 5 km NNW of Baní, Dominican Republic | M5.5 | 150 km | 40 km |
| Jan 8, 1997 | 63 km S of Marigot, Haiti | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km SSW of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2010 | Haiti region | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 8 km SSW of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 12 km S of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1998 | 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 144 km | 58 km |
| Apr 8, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Santa Cruz de Barahona, Dominican Republic | M5.2 | 68 km | 13 km |
| Jul 7, 2012 | 4 km SE of Pescadería, Dominican Republic | M5.1 | 69 km | 27 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 6 km W of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 10 km SSE of Tigwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 13, 2010 | 4 km W of Grangwav, Haiti | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
15 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Beryl | Category 4 | 155 mph | 226 km |
| 2022 | Fiona | Category 3 | 109 mph | 287 km |
| 2020 | Isaias | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2016 | Matthew | Category 4 | 150 mph | 270 km |
| 2011 | Irene | Category 1 | 92 mph | 288 km |
| 2010 | Tomas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2008 | Gustav | Category 1 | 92 mph | 70 km |
| 2007 | Dean | Category 4 | 150 mph | 203 km |
| 2006 | Ernesto | Category 1 | 75 mph | 162 km |
| 2005 | Dennis | Category 2 | 92 mph | 244 km |
| 2001 | Iris | Category 1 | 86 mph | 135 km |
| 1998 | Georges | Category 3 | 109 mph | 103 km |
| 1988 | Gilbert | Category 3 | 127 mph | 140 km |
| 1987 | Emily | Category 3 | 127 mph | 84 km |
| 1980 | Allen | Category 5 | 178 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.2 m (11 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2010 | HAITI & DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | Eruption + Earthquake | 3.2 m | 316,000 | 95 km |
| 1770 | PORT-AU-PRINCE | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 200 | 78 km |
| 1751 | AZUA DE COMPOSTELA | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in |
Pedernales has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").